Born 12/12/1893. Worked as apprentice Slater. SON OF JOHN DRYSDALE, OF 22C GEORGE STREET, PORT GLASGOW. Home address 8 Charles Street, Greenock.
Enlisted 26/10/14. Benbow Bn C/203 5/3/15-10/6/1.5. Shrapnel Wound left leg, joined/transferred to Howe Bn 15/9/15-3/10/15 DD Shrapnel. Killed in action.